Cork City is set to play Celtic in a friendly, a fixture that has become familiar to the Rebel County club over the years. The two teams have met several times in the past, with their first encounter dating back to 1963, when Celtic beat a Cork Select 4-0. However, it was not until July 1991 that the Celts competed against Cork City Football Club specifically, with the hosts, assistant managed by former Celt Mike Conroy, beating Celtic 2-0 in front of 6,000 people. This was City's finest hour, according to the Cork Examiner newspaper. A year later, in July 1992, Celtic got revenge over Cork with a victory of the same scoreline, in front of the same crowd. The Hoops won 2-0 thanks to goals from Tommy Coyne and Tommy Boyd. In July 1994, the teams met again in Cork, with Tommy Burns' Celtic side winning 3-2. The match ebbed and flowed, with Paul McStay giving the visitors an early lead, before Woods levelled for Cork. Simon Donnelly restored the lead, and John Collins added a third, while Liam Murphy grabbed a consolation for the home team. Cork had to wait until July 2001 to host Celtic again, with a crowd dominated by hooped shirts giving a rousing reception to Martin O'Neill and a fit-again Morten Wieghorst. Celtic came from a goal down to win the game 3-2, courtesy of goals from Jackie McNamara and Mark Burchill. The most recent encounter between the clubs took place in September 2009, a benefit match to help the financially struggling Irish outfit, which Celtic won 1-0 thanks to an early goal from Paddy McCourt. And so, the stage is set for another exciting match between Cork City and Celtic. But what can we expect from this pre-season clash? So, let's take a look at the history between the two teams and see how it might shape the upcoming match. The teams have had some close encounters in the past, with Cork City's 2-0 win in 1991 being a notable highlight. However, Celtic has also had its share of victories, including the 3-2 win in 2001. The match in 2009 was a benefit match, but it still showed the competitive spirit between the two teams. As the teams prepare to face each other again, it will be interesting to see how they match up. With a mix of experienced players and young talent, both teams will be looking to make a statement in this pre-season match. The crowd will be eager to see how the teams perform, and the atmosphere is sure to be electric. In the end, it will be a tough match to call, but one thing is certain - it will be an exciting encounter between two teams with a rich history of competition.